Storyline
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on November 12, 2022, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Israel Adesanya and former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira headlined the event. The pairing previously met twice in kickboxing matchups. The first in April 2016 which Pereira won by unanimous decision. Their second meeting took place at Glory of Heroes 7 in March 2017, which Pereira won by third-round knockout.
Cast & Crew
Alex Pereira
Self
Lead
Israel Adesanya
Self
Zhang Weili
Self
Carla Esparza
Self
Dustin Poirier
Self
Michael Chandler
Self
Chris Gutiérrez
Self
Frankie Edgar
Self
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
